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Woman Kicked Off Plane For Repeatedly Singing 'I Will Always Love You'

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:00:44 +0000

‘I Will Always Love You’ isn’t an easy song to sing. That’s why the late Whitney Houston’s flawless take on the Dolly Parton-penned tune became one of the biggest hits in music history. But a woman on an American Airlines flight between Los Angeles and New York’s version of the song wasn’t as well received. [...]

Video of Drunk Plane Passenger Restrained With Duct Tape Surfaces

Emerald Catron — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:00:32 +0000

Hey, remember this picture of the drunk guy on a flight from Iceland to New York City who had to be restrained with duct tape and zip ties? Allegedly he started screaming on the flight and tried to choke a fellow passenger after drinking a bottle of duty-free alcohol. The crew had to get a little...inventive to resolve the situation. Their solution certainly restrained him, but didn't do much to shut him up, as we now know, thanks to this video of him trying to scream through the duct tape over his mouth.

Cursing Man Exposes What Cruise Ships Are Really Like

Emerald Catron — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:06:18 +0000

If you’re feeling a little trapped in your cubicle today, this NSFW video is *just* like being on a cruise ship, minus the weird drink bracelets and inevitable stomach viruses. Oh, plus lots and lots of cursing. It might actually make you glad to be *not* on a cruise ship, because there’s maybe nothing less [...]

Americans Are Still Traveling This Thanksgiving, Just Not Very Far [#SAVETHANKSGIVING]

Mike Adams — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:10:50 +0000

Holiday travel will bring increased traffic to the American highways this Thanksgiving weekend. However, with many families still simply trying to operate day-to-day on shoestring budgets, people are expected to plan shorter trips to carve their turkeys this year as a means to save money on fuel and other expenses. According to the annual AAA [...]

Will You Be Traveling This Thanksgiving? — Survey of the Day [#SAVETHANKSGIVING]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:01:44 +0000

The rush to join the extended family for turkey and stuffing makes the Wednesday before Thanksgiving the busiest travel day of the year. And this year it's going to be a busier than last year.

Ryanair Boss Admits You Don't Really Need a Seat Belt on an Airplane

Mike Adams — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:29:09 +0000

Have you ever wondered exactly how wearing a seat belt is beneficial to your safety when traveling by airplane? Apparently, you are not alone. Budget airliner Ryanair is currently trying to implement a “standing room only” cabin for its passengers, allowing them to travel without any restraints. According to Michael O’Leary, the chief executive of [...]

What Are America's Busiest Airports on Thanksgiving Weekend? [#SAVETHANKSGIVING]

Mike Adams — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:30:43 +0000

Even though the price of holiday travel is on the rise, nearly 24 million people will still be shuttling across the friendly skies this Thanksgiving weekend. In fact, with nearly 150,000 more travelers anticipated to fly home for Thanksgiving than last year, many airlines believe they will be near full capacity that weekend, which, unfortunately, could [...]

10 Real Life Horror Movie Locations

Amanda Ferris — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:08:19 +0000

Now that Halloween is quickly approaching, why not grab a few friends and visit these 10 real-life locations that famous horror movies used in order to scare and thrill their audience? It's a good way to get some spine-tingling chills as you walk past these infamous sites without having to spend the money to visit a haunted house or go on a ghost tour.

The 10 Most Haunted Places in America

Amanda Ferris — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 20:07:51 +0000

As Halloween draws near, shut the lights off, grab your pet, a well-worn blanket, and curl up to read about some of the most spine-tingling and frightening places on Earth. As the ghost stories of each place draw you in, be aware of that disembodied footstep or strange rapping noise-it may just be a spirit trying to reach out to you!

Are You Crazy or Just Dumb? 5 of the Weirdest Items Confiscated by the TSA

Alyssa Kramer — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:32:37 +0000

It’s hard to know what to expect when going through airport security. Sometimes you’re able to waltz right through without a second glance. Other times, you find yourself being interrogated for a suspicious used Kleenex in your purse ("Ma’am, I’m afraid you’re going to have to check these boogers"). Either way, it’s important to know what’s allowed and not allowed on a plane. For example, a hairbrush? OK. A stun gun disguised as a pink phone? Maybe not.

Air France Asks Passengers if They Could, Like, Borrow Some Money for Gas

Emerald Catron — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:08:59 +0000

Seriously, if we were on a road trip with Air France, we’d be pretty miffed — these pretzels are dry, and you said you’d cover the gas!

Recently, passengers found themselves being asked by the airline if they had any money to spare, because they were looking a little cash poor and needed fuel to get out of Syria, where there is currently a civil war, and into Beirut, where they were supposed to land in the first place.

What Are America's Most Bedbug-Infested Cities?

Shauna Wright — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 16:00:09 +0000

After two consecutive years of being named the most bedbug-infested city in America, New York City has passed the torch. So who can now lay claim to the dubious honor? In its annual rankings, pest control company Terminix awarded first place to Philadelphia, with runner-up “honors” going to Cincinnati. The Big Apple fell to third [...]

10 Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Order to Have the Best Summer Vacation Ever

Kathy Landin — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:00:30 +0000

At last, summer vacation time is here. If you haven’t started planning, it’s not too late. There’s a lot of summer ahead of us, and you can still find time to get out of town with your family before school starts back up again. Just make sure you you don’t fall into a few common traps and you’ll have the best vacation ever.

What's the Most Popular Summer Vacation Destination? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:45:27 +0000

Despite rising fuel prices, many Americans still plan to venture out on vacation when the weather gets really warm and the kids are home from school. AAA Travel surveyed their clients on 2012′s top summer vacation destination, and found some traditional favorites leading the pack. Snagging the top spot was Orlando, Fl, home of Walt [...]

New iPhone App Helps Prevent Awkwardness Abroad [VIDEO]

Joe DiNardo — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:35:38 +0000

Anyone who's ever traveled to a foreign country has experienced a moment of absolute terror when approaching a door with a sign not written in English. What lies on the other side? The last thing you want to do is walk into a Quentin Tarantino movie when you were just looking for the bathroom!